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Alexander the Great
The Making of a Myth
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The narrative reveals how Alexander's image evolved through the ages, from medieval tales of mythical beasts and fantastical voyages to his ongoing presence in modern media including film, theatre, literature, and video games. Featuring exquisite original illustrations from global manuscripts and books, this volume accompanies the first-ever exhibition dedicated to the storytelling of Alexander the Great.
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This book is ideal for readers interested in history, mythology, and cultural studies, as well as those fascinated by legendary figures and their impact on art and storytelling through the centuries.
Accompanying the first ever exhibition on the storytelling around Alexander the Great, King of Macedon, this book charts the evolution of a legend that continues to captivate audiences today.
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Accompanying the first ever exhibition on the storytelling around Alexander the Great, King of Macedon, this book charts the evolution of a legend that continues to captivate audiences today.
Alexander the Great acceded to the throne at the age of 20, as king of the ancient Greek kingdom of Macedon. By his death in 323 BC, he had created one of the largest empires in the world but myth proved more powerful than historical truth, and Alexander's life remains lost in legend.
These stories permeate western and eastern cultures and religions, and have endured for more than 2,000 years. Even now, Alexander continues to appeal to new generations and his image persists today in film, theatre, literature and even video games.
This book explores the stories that began shortly after Alexander's mysterious death, and that by the Middle Ages had developed into a narrative of Alexander as the all-conquering hero who fought mythical beasts and explored the unknown using submarines and flying chariots. These incredible legends are brought to life here with exquisite original illustrations in books and manuscripts from around the globe.
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ISBN: 9780712354479
Publisher: British Library Publishing
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 21 October 2022
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: British Library Publishing
Illustration: 200+ Colour Illustrations
Contributors:
- Edited by Richard Stoneman
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Width: 220.0mm
Height: 280.0mm
Weight: 0g
Pages: 304
About the Author
Richard Stoneman is the author of many scholarly and trade works in the field of Greek history. Formerly Consultant to the Everyman Library on Classics, he is globally acknowledged as the foremost expert on the myths of Alexander.
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